Man dies after rescue from Warrington flat fire
Man dies after rescue from Warrington flat fire

A 58-year-old man has died after being rescued from a flat fire in Warrington earlier this week.

Emergency response

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the blaze at around 10.10am at a flat on Teal Grove in Birchwood, Warrington.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service arrived to find the man inside the property. He was rescued and rushed to Whiston Hospital with serious injuries.

Investigation underway

Despite the best efforts of all involved, the man has since died from his injuries.

Cheshire Police said an investigation remains underway into the cause of the fire, although there is not believed to be any third-party involvement.